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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.80, 863.48 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.80, 863.48 and 377.13 is: 520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.80 : 863.48 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.80/863.48 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.80x = 863.48 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.80x = 325,647.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,647.97/625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.37

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